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KALA LECTURE
by I.R.N.Goudar 19 Jun '06

19 Jun '06

Dear Professionals, KARNATAKA STATE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (KALA) Cordially invites you to the following Special Lecture TOPIC : Dissertations and Global Open Access Initiatives SPEAKER : Mr. Terry Robinson Vice President, International Sales, PROQUEST Information & Learning, UK DATE & TIME : Wedenesday, 21st June 2006 at 6.00 pm VENUE : Canara Bank School of Management Studies, Near BU Library (Central College),Dr Ambedkar Veedi Central College Campus, Bangalore-1 Tel: 22961975 (Mrs. Adilakshmi, Librarian) ALL ARE CORDIALLY WELCOME, PLEASE INFORM YOUR FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES Dr. IRN Goudar President, KALA Head, ICAST National Aerospace laboratories Bangalore -560 017 Tel: 25086080

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IndianJournals.com - Latest Update
by Mailing List Manager 19 Jun '06

19 Jun '06

Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2006 10:01:41 +0530 From: Chandrima Roy <croy(a)docdelserv.com> Dear All, Greetings! We have uploaded two new issues of Open Access Journal "Fire Engineer" on our website www.indianjournals.com <http://www.indianjournals.com/> the details of which are given below along with the links. Hence, overall Statistics of Indianjournals.com as on date since it's Launch on 30th May 2005 becomes: No. of Publications: 36 Societies Associated: 30 Issues Archival: 151 Subject Areas Covered so far: 9 Open Access Journals: 6 Visitors So far as on 16th June, 2006: 72,177 Latest Journals (Issues) uploaded: 1) Fire Engineer Volume 30, Issue 4, 2005 (October-December) http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=3Dijor:fe <http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=3Dijor:fe&type=3Dhome> &type=3Dhome For TOC & Full text, please click on the link below: http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=3Dijor:fe <http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=3Dijor:fe&volume=3D30&issue= =3D= 4&type=3Dtoc> &volume=3D30&issue=3D4&type=3Dtoc 2) Fire Engineer Volume 30, Issue 3, 2005 (July-September) http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=3Dijor:fe <http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=3Dijor:fe&type=3Dhome> &type=3Dhoe For TOC & Full text, please click on the link below: http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=3Dijor:fe <http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=3Dijor:fe&volume=3D30&issue= 3&type=3Dtoc> &volume=3D30&issue=3D3&type=3Dtoc 3) Indian Journal of Microbiology Year 2006, Volume-46, Issue-1 (March) http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=3Dijor:ijm <http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=3Dijor:ijm&type=3Dhome> &type=3Dhome For TOC & Abstracts, please click on the link below: http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=3Dijor:ijm <http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=3Dijor:ijm&volume=3D46&issu= e =3D1&type=3Dtoc> &volume=3D46&issue=3D1&type=3Dtoc To access the full text of other free Journals, kindly log on to http://www.indianjournals.com Wish you a great time ahead! Thanks & Regards Chandrima Roy Divan Enterprises B-9, Basement, "A" Block, Local Shopping Complex Naraina Vihar, Ring Road New Delhi - 110028 Tel: +91-11-25770411 Fax: +91-11-25778876 Email: croy(a)docdelserv.com croy(a)indianjournals.com Website: http://www.docdelserv.com http://www.indianjournals.com

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XXIII IATLIS National Conference-2006- theme
by Mailing List Manager 19 Jun '06

19 Jun '06

Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 03:36:39 +0100 (BST) From: Prof. N. Laxman Rao. <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> Dear Friends, Prof CR Karisiddappa, President of IATLIS (Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science) has proposed the following theme for the ensuing XXIII IATLIS National Conference to be organised in Nov 2006. As we are already delayed in finalising the theme, may i request all the concerned to react and suggest the changes to the thme. even it will be gret, if u can suggest something new, but shd be related to the LIS education. Earlier we have already organised three conferences relating to curriuclum. in the light of the earlier background, may i request all professional friends to suggest the the theme earliet to enable us to finalise the same. the same may also be sent to Prof Karisiddappa to his mail id karisiddappa(a)yahoo.com thanks laxman rao "Dr. C R Karisiddappa," : THEME: Building Curriculum of Difference: Defining the vision for LIS education Sub themes: - Constructing integrated curriculum for the present and future - new approaches - Modularisation of the curriculum - Web-based learning, learning through experience, hidden curricula, cross curricular key skills etc. - International LIS curricula - case / comparative studies - Emerging digital realities- reflections on LIS curriculum and their integration - Instructional improvement - Powerful pedagogies and innovative learning environment - Changing student demographies - massification challenges on curriculum development - Leadership in the next generation LIS professionals - Curriculum assessment and reinforcing subject - Sustenance of LIS Departments - funding (economic) issues - Role of associations academies in the promotion of curriculum building. ================================== Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, Chairman, Board of Studies, Dept.of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) Vice President, Association of British Scholars(AP Chapter) Vice-President, Faculty Club, Osmania University Ph:+91-40-27171565(res): +91-40-27682290(off) 9246547599(Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(a)indiatimes.com

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Workshop on "Applicatin of Instructional Technology to Information Literacy Programmes"
by ravija srivastava 19 Jun '06

19 Jun '06

Dear Sir, This is in continuation to my previous mails regarding workshop being conducted by the Dept. of Libray & Information Science, University of Mumbai. By mistake the title of the workshop was deleted frommt he posting. Kindly include the title as following : " Application of Instructional Technology to Information Literacy Programmes" I sincerely apologise for the inconvenience. Thanking you. Yours sincerely Ravija Srivastava --------------------------------- Yahoo! Sports Fantasy Football 06 - Go with the leader. Start your league today! Dear Sir, This is in continuation to my previous mails regarding workshop being conducted by the Dept. of Libray & Information Science, University of Mumbai. By mistake the title of the workshop was deleted frommt he posting. Kindly include the title as following : " Application of Instructional Technology to Information Literacy Programmes" I sincerely apologise for the inconvenience. Thanking you. Yours sincerely Ravija Srivastava Yahoo! Sports Fantasy Football 06 - Go with the leader. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=33539/*http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com?o… Start your league today!

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SALIS Awards for the 2006 presented - Congrats to the winners
by Arunachalam Hariharan 19 Jun '06

19 Jun '06

Dear Professionals, We are happy to inform that SALIS Awards for the year 2006 were presented to the following professionals for their OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION and SERVICE to the LIS profession. These awards were presented during the inaugural function of SALIS 2006 National Conference on Initiatives in Libraries and Information Centers at Karunya Deemed University, Coimbatore on 9th June 2006 at 10.30 A.M. Dr. P.V. Konnur , University Librarian, Bangalore University (Former University Librarian, Goa University was selected for the Dr. Harish Chandra-Sushila Chandra Best Librarian Award (National Level). Dr. V.S.Prasad, Director, NAAC presented the Award and Citation to Dr. P.V. Konnur. Dr. J.Dominic, Librarian, Karunya Deemed University was selected for AutoLib-Tamilnadu Best Librarian Award . Dr. V.S.Prasad, Director, NAAC presented the Award and Citation to Dr. J. Dominic Mrs. K. Vinitha, Librarian, National Engineering College, Kovilpatti was selected for the AutoLib-Tamilnadu Best Young Librarian Award. Prof. Dr.P.K.Phillip,Vice-Chancellor. Karunya Deemed University, presented the Award and Citation. Congratulation to all the AWARD WINNERS !!! On behalf of the Award Committee Convener SALIS Award Committee __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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RE: [DDN] bill gates transitions
by arun＠mssrf.res.in 18 Jun '06

18 Jun '06

Friends: To take this discussion a little away from Microsoft and OSS. The Gatses are among the largest funders of public health and school education programmes. Both of these can benefit a great deal if knowledge flows freely and unfettered. Currently the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation supports the public library movement through a major award. It would only be a logical extension for the Gatses, Microsoft and the N&M Gates Foundation to support the open access movement. Right now the Open Society Institute and the Wellcome Trust are among the few institutions that support the OA movement. Subbiah Arunachalam > I wonder if it's really possible to incorporate a "Linux -v- Microsoft" > battle of operating systems into any sort of effective Open Source > activism? > > > Trouble is that Open Source perse (and true OSS activism) has no issue > with > Microsoft - to the contrary... the fact this leviathan itself ventured > into > Open Source in 2004 (albeit tentatively and only a tiny step thus far), is > marvellous news to those of us honestly wishing to promote OSS as a viable > and humanitarian-focused software development ideology. > > I am quite sure that to a majority of software developers... What better > proponent for OSS than the world's largest and most powerful software > company? Having spent years fostering and developing a tenuous > relationship, > it would be horrible for the relationship to now be destroyed by a few > Linux > zealots so wrapped-up in a preferred operating system they would smash any > bridges regardless of cost. Ideological terrorism. > > In a few weeks (along with about 1,000 other software developers) I will > spend a week at Microsoft TechEd. Assuming the event is no different to > other years a small minority of us will be Linux users, a large majority > Open Source Software activists in our businesses and workplaces. Microsoft > are expected to announce further Open Source developments, and as in years > past we will again be very vocal should this fail to eventuate! (having > spent $thousands to attend the event MS are inclined to listen to us). > > A leviathan cannot be moved by brute force, but it can be persuaded to > move > if enough voices of interest suggest good reason to do so... Having nudged > this particular leviathan a few steps along the path we can only hope that > a > noisy minority do not continue to undermine efforts in one-eyed hatred of > all things Microsoft - That the leviathan isn't forced to abandon this > new-found path because the view of the end is simply too unpalatable. > > PS - I personally have more issue with IBM than Microsoft - MS is at least > honest enough to openly criticise what it views as the shortcomings of > OSS, > meaning activists can listen and address concerns in a reasonable > manner... > IBM has a history of trying to associate with and subsequently dominate > OSS > projects simply for it's own marketing purposes. To consume rather than > participate as equals. Nonetheless I also acknowledge the benefits IBM can > bring as a powerful "player" and market force. We need to nurture the > support of all these leviathans. > > Cheers, Don > > _______________________________________________ > DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list > DIGITALDIVIDE(a)mailman.edc.org > http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide > To unsubscribe, send a message to digitaldivide-request(a)mailman.edc.org > with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. >

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[Fwd: [DDN] A Fresh Look at Public Attitudes About Libraries in
by arun＠mssrf.res.in 18 Jun '06

18 Jun '06

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: [DDN] A Fresh Look at Public Attitudes About Libraries in the 21stCentury From: "David P. Dillard" <jwne(a)temple.edu> Date: Sun, June 18, 2006 6:21 pm This recently released report is featured in a post on Net-Gold in which I also discuss the importance of teaching end users and in particular students regarding bibliographic database use resources and skills. LIBRARY: ISSUES: REPORT: A Fresh Look at Public Attitudes About Libraries in the 21st Century <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Net-Gold/message/13336> >From my comments: "One critical problem in American education and in our understanding of the digital divide is the almost complete failure in K-12 and undergraduate college programs is the lack of in depth training in the use of bibliographic databases now provided by many public and most academic libraries with the result that Americans who use the internet rely on search engines like Google, but not even Google Books or Google Scholar, to do research or learn or self educate themselves. " <http://snipurl.com/rxlw> Sincerely, David Dillard Temple University (215) 204 - 4584 jwne(a)temple.edu Net-Gold <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/net-gold> <http://listserv.temple.edu/archives/net-gold.html> General Internet & Print Resources <http://library.temple.edu/articles/subject_guides/general.jsp> <http://www.learningis4everyone.org/> <http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/ringleaders/davidd.html> Digital Divide Network <http://www.digitaldivide.net/profile/jwne> Educator-Gold <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Educator-Gold/> _______________________________________________ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE(a)mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to digitaldivide-request(a)mailman.edc.org with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.

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KnowGenesis IJTC - Call for Papers
by Saurabh Kudesia 18 Jun '06

18 Jun '06

Hello, Potential authors are invited to submit articles for peer review and publication in the coming editions of the KnowGenesis IJTC. Short columns, letters, reviews (book/product/technology), short technical releases, and study abstracts are also welcome. Articles are accepted on the basis that they will make a lasting contribution to technical literature. Information regarding scope, policies and author guidelines can be found by visiting the About the Journal section(http://knowgenesis.net/journal/index.php?journal=IJTC&page=about). Submission can be done anytime using the online submission system available at (http://www.knowgenesis.net/journal/index.php?journal=IJTC&page=about&op=sub…). You can also send your contribution for consideration directly to the IJTC editorial team at editorinchief(a)knowgenesis.org. About KnowGenesis IJTC ---------------------- KnowGenesis International Journal for Technical Communication (IJTC) is a freely available, international, scholarly journal, dedicated to making accessible the results of research across a wide range of information-related disciplines under Technical Communication. KnowGenesis IJTC is a volunteer effort that brought some of the finest International minds at one place. Thanks to their dedication and support,KnowGenesis IJTC became the first Indian Journal listed by American Education Research Association (AERA) SIG Communication of Research. AERA SIG list is a prestigious list of electronic journals consisting of scholarly and peer-reviewed journals, which are accessible without cost. Recently, UNESCO and Digital Curation Centre (DCC) UK have also included KnowGenesis IJTC in their list of international journals. KnowGenesis is proud to have authors listed from prestigious institutes like NISCAIR, University of Mississippi, University of Calcutta and STC and is committed to contribute its valuable share for the foundation of a true knowledge driven society. Previous issues of the Journal are available at http://knowgenesis.net/journal/index.php?journal=IJTC&page=issue&op=archive. Please note the prior registration is required to access the Journal article. FREE registration can be done using the link http://knowgenesis.net/journal/index.php?journal=IJTC&page=user&op=register For more information on KnowGenesis Journal, visit www.knowgenesis.net/journal or mail me at editorinchief(a)knowgenesis.org with your queries. -- Saurabh Kudesia Co-founder, Editor-in-chief KnowGenesis IJTC editorinchief(a)knowgenesis.org www.knowgenesis.net/journal

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Workshop in University of Mumbai
by ravija srivastava 17 Jun '06

17 Jun '06

Dear Professionals As a part of Sesqui-Centennial Celebrations of University of Mumbai , the Department of Library & Information Science is going to conduct several workshops, seminars and lectures on various topics pertaining to the current trends int he profession during the coming two years. The first one is a workshop cum seminar scheduled for (-10 August, 2006. All the reference librarians and instruction librarians especially those working in the academic institutions are cordially invited to attend the event. This event has been conceived with the idea that information literacy is the need of the hour especially for the students, researchers and scientists. And to train the users, reference and instruction librarians should be made conversant with the skills of teaching and conducting effective short term instruction programmes, using instructional technology. Many of you would be receiving the brochures in the coming week. Attached herein is a part of the same along with registration form. Please make use of the same. Looking forward to your participation, Ravija Srivastava Lecturer Dept of Library & Information Science University of Mumbai Vidyanagari, Kalina Santa Cruz (E) Mumbai 400098 Ph. 91-022-26526679 Mo. 9819325070 E-mail ID : ravija_srivastava(a)yahoo.com INTRODUCTION Information Literacy is an important aspect of lifelong learning in the present competitive world replete with abundant information sources in various forms and formats. In libraries and information centers the reference librarians have traditionally provided bibliographic instruction or user education or library instruction to the users. Information literacy instruction covers all of them implying that information professionals strive to employ the users of information with a set of skills required to be able to find, retrieve, analyze, and use information effectively in the desired manner. As a necessity in many academic and research libraries it has become a core activity. Therefore the professional librarians need to be equipped with instructional techniques that can make the instruction programmes in the library more effective. This workshop is the first of its kind involving experts from the fields of Library & Information Science and Education. OBJECTIVES The workshop cum seminar aims to enable the participants 1. To know the elements of information literacy instruction 2. To know the elements of instructional technology 3. To design a customized training schedule for a single user or a group of identified users 4. To assess the effectiveness of their training programme METHODOLOGY The resource persons will use lecture method of instruction supported by exercises and activities suitable to the topic covered. Interactive sessions will be held at the end of the day. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Reference Librarians and other information professionals in academic and research libraries who regularly conduct information literacy instruction sessions (formal or informal) will benefit from this workshop by learning how to structure their instruction programmes in a technical manner. VENUE Auditorium, Department of Library & Information Science, Jawaharlal Nehru Library, University of Mumbai, Vidyanagari, Kalina, Santa Cruz (E), 400098. DATE 9th & 10th August, 2006. REGISTRATION Registration Fee : Rs.800/- (including Breakfast, lunch, workshop kit and study material) Accommodation : Arrangement can be made in the Guest House within University Campus if intimated well in advance. Contact Persons: 1.Mrs. Ravija Srivastava Lecturer Department of Library & Information Science University of Mumbai Vidyanagari, Kalina Santa Cruz (E) Mumbai 400098 Ph. 91-022-26526679 Mo. 9819325070 E-mail ID : ravija_srivastava(a)yahoo.com 2.Prof. (Dr.) S.R. Pandya Head, Department of Education University of Mumbai Vidyanagari, Kalina Santa Cruz (E) Mumbai 400098 Ph. 91-022-26526226 PROGRAM SCHEDULE 9th August, 2006 9.30a.m. Registration 10.00a.m. Keynote Speech 11.00a.m. Tea Break 11.30a.m. Session 1 : Instructional Strategies with special reference to Information Literacy 1.00p.m. Lunch Break 1.30p.m. Session 2 : Learning Styles 3.00p.m. Tea Break 3.30p.m.Session 3 : Critical Thinking Skills 5.00p.m. Interactive session 10th August, 2006 9.30a.m. Session 1 :Instructional Design I 11.00a.m. Tea Break 11.30a.m. Session 2 : Instructional Design II 1.00p.m. Lunch Break 1.30p.m. Session 3 : E-Learning 3.00p.m. Tea Break 3.30p.m. Session 4 : Evaluation & Assessment 5.00p.m. Interactive session 5.30p.m. Valedictory REGISTRATION FORM Name : Dr./Mr./Ms._____________________________________________________ Name of organization :_________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ph.(off.)______________(Mob.)__________________Email____________________ Designation :________________________________________ Accomodation Required : Yes / No Details of Payment : ___________________________________________________ (Cheques and Demand Drafts to be in the name of Librarian, University of Mumbai payable at Allahabad Bank, Kalina branch.) Signature --------------------------------- Yahoo! Groups gets better. Check out the new email design. Plus theres much more to come. Dear Professionals As a part of Sesqui-Centennial Celebrations of University of Mumbai , the Department of Library & Information Science is going to conduct several workshops, seminars and lectures on various topics pertaining to the current trends int he profession during the coming two years. The first one is a workshop cum seminar scheduled for (-10 August, 2006. All the reference librarians and instruction librarians especially those working in the academic institutions are cordially invited to attend the event. This event has been conceived with the idea that information literacy is the need of the hour especially for the students, researchers and scientists. And to train the users, reference and instruction librarians should be made conversant with the skills of teaching and conducting effective short term instruction programmes, using instructional technology. Many of you would be receiving the brochures in the coming week. Attached herein is a part of the same along with registration form. Please make use of the same. Looking forward to your participation, Ravija Srivastava Lecturer Dept of Library & Information Science University of Mumbai Vidyanagari, Kalina Santa Cruz (E) Mumbai 400098 Ph. 91-022-26526679 Mo. 9819325070 E-mail ID : mailto:ravija_srivastava@yahoo.com ravija_srivastava(a)yahoo.com INTRODUCTION Information Literacy is an important aspect of lifelong learning in the present competitive world replete with abundant information sources in various forms and formats. In libraries and information centers the reference librarians have traditionally provided bibliographic instruction or user education or library instruction to the users. Information literacy instruction covers all of them implying that information professionals strive to employ the users of information with a set of skills required to be able to find, retrieve, analyze, and use information effectively in the desired manner. As a necessity in many academic and research libraries it has become a core activity. Therefore the professional librarians need to be equipped with instructional techniques that can make the instruction programmes in the library more effective. This workshop is the first of its kind involving experts from the fields of Library & Information Science and Education. OBJECTIVES The workshop cum seminar aims to enable the participants 1. To know the elements of information literacy instruction 2. To know the elements of instructional technology 3. To design a customized training schedule for a single user or a group of identified users 4. To assess the effectiveness of their training programme METHODOLOGY The resource persons will use lecture method of instruction supported by exercises and activities suitable to the topic covered. Interactive sessions will be held at the end of the day. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Reference Librarians and other information professionals in academic and research libraries who regularly conduct information literacy instruction sessions (formal or informal) will benefit from this workshop by learning how to structure their instruction programmes in a technical manner. VENUE Auditorium, Department of Library & Information Science, Jawaharlal Nehru Library, University of Mumbai, Vidyanagari, Kalina, Santa Cruz (E), 400098. DATE 9 th & 10 th August, 2006. REGISTRATION Registration Fee : Rs.800/- (including Breakfast, lunch, workshop kit and study material) Accommodation : Arrangement can be made in the Guest House within University Campus if intimated well in advance. Contact Persons: 1.Mrs. Ravija Srivastava Lecturer Department of Library & Information Science University of Mumbai Vidyanagari, Kalina Santa Cruz (E) Mumbai 400098 Ph. 91-022-26526679 Mo. 9819325070 E-mail ID : mailto:ravija_srivastava@yahoo.com ravija_srivastava(a)yahoo.com 2.Prof. (Dr.) S.R. Pandya Head, Department of Education University of Mumbai Vidyanagari, Kalina Santa Cruz (E) Mumbai 400098 Ph. 91-022-26526226 PROGRAM SCHEDULE 9 th August, 2006 9.30a.m. Registration 10.00a.m. Keynote Speech 11.00a.m. Tea Break 11.30a.m. Session 1 : Instructional Strategies with special reference to Information Literacy 1.00p.m. Lunch Break 1.30p.m. S ession 2 : Learning Styles 3.00p.m. Tea Break 3.30p.m. Session 3 : Critical Thinking Skills 5.00p.m. Interactive session 10 th August, 2006 9.30a.m. Session 1 : Instructional Design I 11.00a.m. Tea Break 11.30a.m. Session 2 : Instructional Design II 1.00p.m. Lunch Break 1.30p.m. Session 3 : E-Learning 3.00p.m. Tea Break 3.30p.m. Session 4 : Evaluation & Assessment 5.00p.m. Interactive session 5.30p.m. Valedictory REGISTRATION FORM Name : Dr./Mr./Ms._____________________________________________________ Name of organization :_________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ph.(off.)______________(Mob.)__________________Email____________________ Designation :________________________________________ Accomodation Required : Yes / No Details of Payment : ___________________________________________________ (Cheques and Demand Drafts to be in the name of Librarian, University of Mumbai payable at Allahabad Bank, Kalina branch.) Signature Yahoo! Groups gets better. http://pa.yahoo.com/*http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=41142/*http://groups.yahoo.… Check out the new email design. Plus theres much more to come.

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UNESCO invites proposals for evaluation of Information for All Programme (IFAP)
by K.R. Mulla 17 Jun '06

17 Jun '06

Dear Professionals, UNESCO launches an invitation to institutions and expert groups that are interested in evaluating its Information for All Programme (IFAP), an initative aiming at harnessing the new opportunities of the information age to create equitable societies through better access to information. The main purpose of the Evaluation is to review the role and future relevance of IFAP as a framework for international co-operation and partnerships to foster universal access to information and knowledge. The Programme supports the development of common strategies, methods and tools for building an information society for all. "The key focus of the evaluation is not to rework the initial objectives of the Programme, but rather to focus on the most effective ways of achieving them" says IFAP Chair Laurence Zwimpfer. "We expect that the evaluation provides UNESCO's Member States with a clear account of the overall performance of IFAP as well as specific implementable recommendations for future activities", he adds. The Supplier's proposal shall contain a technical proposal including a presentation of the overall approach, methodology and evaluation strategy, a suggested timeframe based on the Terms of Reference, a list of deliverables, and detailed information (Curriculum Vitae) of the staff resources. It must also include a detailed financial offer (Full text of "Guidance note" and "Terms of Reference" below). Offers should be sent to Geoffrey Geurts, UNESCO, Internal Oversight Service at g.geurts(a)unesco.org by *10 July 2006, 18h00 Paris time (GMT+1)*. The Information for All Programme was created in 2000 by UNESCO's Executive Board as a successor to the General Information Programme and the International Informatics Programme. The Programme is guided in its planning and implementation by an intergovernmental Council composed of 26 Member States of UNESCO that are elected by the General Conference of UNESCO. ** ------------------------------ Related themes/countries · *Information for All Programme (IFAP)<http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=1627&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTI…> * · *CI Weekly News<http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=20341&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT…> * -- K. R. Mulla, Librarian, HKBK College of Engineering, # 22/1, Nagawara, Bangalore - 560 045. http://krmulla.googlepages.com/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/krmulla Dear Professionals, UNESCO launches an invitation to institutions and expert groups that are interested in evaluating its Information for All Programme (IFAP), an initative aiming at harnessing the new opportunities of the information age to create equitable societies through better access to information. The main purpose of the Evaluation is to review the role and future relevance of IFAP as a framework for international co-operation and partnerships to foster universal access to information and knowledge. The Programme supports the development of common strategies, methods and tools for building an information society for all. "The key focus of the evaluation is not to rework the initial objectives of the Programme, but rather to focus on the most effective ways of achieving them" says IFAP Chair Laurence Zwimpfer. "We expect that the evaluation provides UNESCO's Member States with a clear account of the overall performance of IFAP as well as specific implementable recommendations for future activities", he adds. The Supplier's proposal shall contain a technical proposal including a presentation of the overall approach, methodology and evaluation strategy, a suggested timeframe based on the Terms of Reference, a list of deliverables, and detailed information (Curriculum Vitae) of the staff resources. It must also include a detailed financial offer (Full text of "Guidance note" and "Terms of Reference" below). Offers should be sent to Geoffrey Geurts, UNESCO, Internal Oversight Service at mailto:g.geurts@unesco.org g.geurts(a)unesco.org by 10 July 2006, 18h00 Paris time (GMT+1) . The Information for All Programme was created in 2000 by UNESCO's Executive Board as a successor to the General Information Programme and the International Informatics Programme. The Programme is guided in its planning and implementation by an intergovernmental Council composed of 26 Member States of UNESCO that are elected by the General Conference of UNESCO. Related themes/countries · http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=1627&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTI… Information for All Programme (IFAP) · http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=20341&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… CI Weekly News -- K. R. Mulla, Librarian, HKBK College of Engineering, # 22/1, Nagawara, Bangalore - 560 045. http://krmulla.googlepages.com/ http://krmulla.googlepages.com/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/krmulla http://www.linkedin.com/in/krmulla

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